I in no way own Grey's Anatomy or its characters….

The rapid and staccato tone of Seattle Grace comforted Addison from the instant she walked through the doors. There was movement all around, not one person was standing still. The noise, the needs, and the activity allowed Addison, especially on days like this one, to push her worries out of her mind, at least for a time. Some days she felt like it was the only thing that kept her grounded. When her marriage with Derek was on the rocks, she had the hospital. When she was drowning in sorrow, the hospital was the place where she was able to come up for air. It was her haven, but today, today it would be a battleground. She would have to be able to successfully carry out her duties and still find time to tell Mark they were over for good in addition to keeping the budding relationship with Alex under wraps. Experience told her that this was not going to be an easy task.

When she left New York for Seattle, Mark followed. He went home for a while, but after the end of her marriage he came back, unfortunately for her he stayed. Sometimes like early last night, she had been a little grateful for his presence, but for the most part he was a pest. Today he was going to be a pest. She knew that every time she slept with him she was leading him on just a little bit, but she also knew that he used people and likewise knew when he was being used. I can do this. I've done it before. Mark and I are not right for each other and deep down we both know it. If I thought that things could have worked out I would have stayed in New York and had the baby, but I didn't I came here. And now I've started this new life and Mark just can't be a part of it. He knows that…this will be okay…right? Alex and I will just have to keep whatever we're trying to build here a secret for a while…and then it will all be okay…Burke did it, Derek did it, I can sure as hell do it.

She stepped into the elevator and made her way to the second floor, put her things into her locker, grabbed her coat, attached her id, and headed out the door to begin the day that would hopefully change her life for the better. Yes, today was going to be the day.

Her charts were in order, ready to go like they always were. Dr. Bailey and her interns were standing at the nurses stations. Apparently they had finished pre rounds and were getting ready to be assigned to their daily tasks.

"Grey, you're with Burke today. Stevens, you get to go with Shepherd. Yang, go find Sloane. O'Malley, you get the pit. Karev…"

"Dr. Bailey…I need an intern today. If it's okay with you I'll take Karev. He did such a good job the other day that I thought he might enjoy another go at it."

Alex grimaced slightly…inwardly he was jumping up and down for joy, but outwardly he treated the prospect of working OB with the same disdain that he had always shown. He decided on his way home last night that the best way to go about this new whatever he and Addison were trying to have needed to be kept secret. Addi smiled as Dr. Bailey shot Alex a look and then turned to smile at her.

"He's all yours Dr. Montgomery. Take him for as long as you need him."

"Thanks…Let's go Karev."

The two headed down the hall together. Addison was careful to keep her pace and tone as normal as possible.

"Alright Karev, we're going to have a busy morning. We have a C-section scheduled in 45 minutes and before that we need to check on rooms 334, 38, and 42. Room 338 is in preterm labor. Right now we have a hold on it, but the baby really needs as much time as possible. 334 is having twins. One is a little bigger than the other so I need you to do an ultrasound and some blood work. When the labs get back come and get me and we'll see where we go from there… "

Alex could see how desperately she was trying to keep her head clear, to put the needs of her patients above everything that was going on; above her excitement over him and the possibility of a future together and her apprehension towards the coming encounter with Sloane. However he before he could fully jump on her bandwagon he needed a moment where he could hold her and properly bid her a good morning. Without breaking his stride Alex took Addison's elbow and guided her towards the supply closet that they were just about to pass.

She didn't have time to protest or even to consider the possibility of who might have seen them head into the closet. She didn't even have time to get her bearings. She heard the door shut and in the next instant found herself in Alex's arms; his warm lips on hers. Again her world stopped; time, noise, everything was gone except for the feel of his lips on hers. At first the kiss was soft, unlike the night before. Now that Alex knew where he stood, he was more than willing to take his time; to allow her to revel in the suspense of what was yet to come. He traced the outline of her lips with his own before drawing her closer to deepen the kiss. Once again he found her mouth sweet; sinuous. He let one of his hands leave the small of her back to travel up to touch. Her neck was soft, graceful, and yet strong. He let his fingers brush along her jaw bone which was elegant and well defined. He could feel the muscles in her checks, strong and supple as she kissed him back. He knew that she was lost in the bliss of the moment. His hand continued to travel up the side of her face until he found it tangled in the mass of red hair. She had worn it loose today. He loved when she did this because it allowed him to see her softer more vulnerable side.

"Good Morning," he whispered when they finally pulled apart.

He loved the way she looked right at this moment; the way that he had made her look. Her face was flushed, her chest heaving while she was fighting to regain the breath that had left her body.

"Good Morning to you too," she said swatting him away with her hand. "I have to tell you with greetings like that I won't be able to work so that's gonna have to stop." A smile played about her lips and once again before she knew it he had taken them again.

This time when he pulled away he laughed. "Well you better get used to having a few of these meetings throughout the day…it's the only way I can stop myself from loosing my mind. Do you know how many days I have dreamed about this exact moment? About stealing little hidden moments away with you? I'm sorry madam, but you're going to have to oblige."

This time it was Addison who pulled his head down to her own. The kiss was a quick, hard lip to lip, and when she pushed him away he saw the laughter in her eyes.

"This is going to be a good day," she stated to the room in general, while pushing him aside, reorganizing herself and opening the door.

Alex waited for a few seconds and followed suit. "It sure is," he mumbled as he headed out the door to follow Addison down the hall and into room 334.